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James O Burke Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366027581

James O Burke Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,921 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,307 and the largest $6,307. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $582 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7242$21,026
2024$5821$20,212
2025$18,9213$0

How to apply

James O Burke Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James O Burke Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$12,614
Virginia1$6,307

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Village Church of Barrington
Barrington, IL
General support$6,307
Inner-City Computer Foundation
Chicago, IL
General support$6,307
CBN Planned Giving
Virginia Beach, VA
General support$6,307

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James O Burke Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James O Burke Foundation give?

$18,921 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,307.

Who runs James O Burke Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).

What does James O Burke Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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